Enrichment & Engagement

NKC Gravesend College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday pay

People's Partnership pension scheme

Free parking

Onsite restaurants and coffee shops

Job summary

North Kent Colleges Group is seeking a dynamic Enrichment & Engagement Officer to develop, coordinate and deliver an inclusive enrichment programme across our colleges. You will create opportunities that build confidence, employability and life skills, helping students thrive personally and socially.

You will work with curriculum and support teams to expand enrichment offerings, engage students through sports, volunteering and events, and gather feedback to improve participation.

Qualifications

• Creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with experience of working with young people or students in education, youth or community settings.
• Experience planning and delivering activities, events or programmes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an inclusive enrichment programme across the colleges.
• Create opportunities to build confidence, employability and life skills.
• Work with curriculum and support teams to expand enrichment offerings.
• Engage students through sports, volunteering and events and gather feedback to improve participation.
• Build partnerships with employers, charities and community organisations.

Skills

Experience with students

Event planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Inclusion mindset

Education

Level 2 English & Maths (Grade 5+)

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about creating opportunities that help students thrive personally, socially and professionally? North Kent Colleges Group is seeking a dynamic, creative and motivated Enrichment & Engagement Officer to develop, coordinate and deliver an exciting, inclusive enrichment programme across our colleges. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to our students' college experience by creating opportunities that build confidence, develop employability and life skills, and encourage students to get involved, connect with others and reach their potential. What you'll do:

• Develop and deliver an exciting, inclusive programme of enrichment activities, clubs, events and student-led opportunities.
• Create opportunities that build confidence, resilience, employability and life skills.
• Work with curriculum and support teams to expand and diversify enrichment across the College.
• Engage students through sports, volunteering, fundraising, social action and other activities.
• Listen to student feedback and use it to improve participation and the enrichment offer.
• Build partnerships with employers, charities, community and sports organisations.
• Promote the College's Enrichment brand and encourage students to get involved.
• Support College events and ensure all activities are safe, inclusive and accessible.
  We're looking for a creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with experience of working with young people or students in an education, youth, community or similar setting, and experience of planning and delivering activities, events or programmes. You'll have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and external partners. You'll be flexible, hands-on and solutions-focused, with a genuine commitment to inclusion, student voice and personal development. You'll also have Level 2 English and Maths (Grade 5 or above) and a First Aid at Work qualification or be willing to undertake First Aid training.
  As part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College), you can look forward to a generous benefits offer including enhanced holiday pay, enrolment onto the People's Partnership pension scheme, free parking, and access to a range of onsite facilities (including restaurants and coffee shops).